So, if the moving bug is starting to nip at your heels, how do you know the time is right for you to pack up all your things and head in a different direction? How can you be sure that you’re making the right decision?
Since our destination is usually a little foggy, we can never be 100% certain; however, we can feel confident that our decision to move is based on clear objectives and not just because we think the grass might be greener.
Company Transfers
In an attempt to cut overhead costs, companies, like people, are on the move. While the economic crisis is starting to wane, companies are still regrouping which has resulted in more employees and their families relocating to another city, moving to another state or even country. If you find yourself in this position, before you agree to move with your company, take a moment to reflect on where you are in your career and if this move will lead you to that next step. If this is a lateral move, negotiation might be an option. Perhaps you’ve wanted to retrain, develop new projects or take on a new role. It is the time to find out how, and if, the transfer deal might be sweetened to make moving worth your while.
Retirement
If you’ve just retired and are looking for a sunny, warm place to move to, it’s a good idea to consider all your options. Make sure you investigate health care services and medical insurance, cost of living and what it will be like to move away from family and friends.
On the other hand, this is a great opportunity to have a more active life, meet new friends and travel. The best way to decide if moving is right for you is to try it for a long-term vacation – three to six months – which will give you a chance to see if a permanent move fits your new lifestyle. Keep in mind that retiring from a job, a career, a daily routine, can take a while to get used to and a move could either aggravate the stress you may feel or help to relieve it.
Life Choices and Following a Dream
If you made a list of the activities you like to do, whether it’s cycling, hiking, going to the opera, dining out at unique restaurants or taking solitary country strolls, you may find that the area where you currently live does not allow you to pursue these passions. Or perhaps, like those living in colder climates, your activities are seasonal, limited to shorter summers or winters.
If you have a dream or would like to live in a place that supports a lifestyle you’ve always wanted, then make your list, take a trip, see what it’s really like, then make it happen. It’s not as difficult as it might seem and the payoff is bigger than ever imagined.
Questions to Ask
- Am I bored with my job?
- How difficult would it be to find a new job? Is my job portable? Can I move without a job?
- Are there things I’m not doing because my current place of residence is not conducive?
- Is there a city, state, country I’ve always dreamed of living?
- What are my responsibilities that I need to consider?
- Can I afford to move?
- Can I afford not to move?
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